Child Sexual Exploitation

What is child sexual exploitation?

The Children’s Society describes sexual exploitation as: “Someone taking sexual advantage of you, for their own benefit. Through threats, bribes, violence, humiliation, or by telling you that they love you, they get you to do sexual things for their own, or other people’s benefit or enjoyment (including: touching or kissing private parts, sex, taking sexual photos).”

It’s not OK for someone to make or manipulate you into doing sexual things for the benefit or enjoyment of others.

It is a form of sexual abuse and it is against the law.

For example, someone may try and get you to do sexual things by:

offering you money

hurting or threatening to hurt you

humiliating or threatening to humiliate you

buying you presents

taking you out to places

giving you a place to stay

telling you that they love you

It’s not always easy to know when you are being sexually exploited, especially if it is your friend, boyfriend or girlfriend that is exploiting you. Learn how to spot the signs.

Read more about child sexual exploitation on the Barnardo’s and NSPCC websites.

NSPCC

For support or if you're are concerned that a child has been sexually abused please contact the NSPCC 24 hour helpline.Tel: 0808 800 5000Email: help@nspcc.org.uk.

Front Door

If you have a concern that a child is vulnerable or at risk of significant harm please contact the Children's Front Door:Phone: 01904 551900Email: childrensfrontdoor@york.gov.uk

Police

If you think a child is in immediate danger contact the police on 999.